Panchang for Kolkata

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 · Wednesday · बुधवार

Day Quality: Mixed

Panchang Elements

ElementCurrentEnds At
TithiTrayodashi (Krishna Paksha)· त्रयोदशी5:06 PM
NakshatraPurva Bhadrapada— Lord: jupiter, Deity: Aja Ekapada11:03 AM
YogaBrahma· ब्रह्म8:26 AM
KaranaKimstughna5:35 AM
VarWednesday· बुधवार—

Sun & Moon Timings

Sunrise
5:16 AM
Sunset
5:56 PM
Moonrise
3:33 AM
Moonset
3:52 PM

Rashi Positions

Moon Rashi
Kumbha· कुंभ
Sun Rashi
Mesha· मेष

Auspicious Times (Shubh Muhurta)

MuhurtaStartEndDuration
Brahma Muhurta3:40 AM4:28 AM48m
Abhijit Muhurta11:12 AM12:00 PM48m
Vijaya Muhurta1:36 PM2:18 PM42m
Godhuli Muhurta5:32 PM6:20 PM48m
Amrit Kaal8:16 AM9:04 AM48m
Nishita Muhurta11:36 PM12:24 AM48m

Inauspicious Times (Ashubh Kaal)

PeriodStartEndDuration
Rahu Kaal11:36 AM1:11 PM1h 35m
Gulika Kaal10:01 AM11:36 AM1h 35m
Yama Ghanta6:51 AM8:26 AM1h 35m
Dur Muhurtam 110:16 AM11:04 AM48m
Dur Muhurtam 211:04 AM11:52 AM48m

Vedic Calendar

Vikram Samvat
2083
Shaka Samvat
1948
Hindu Month
Chaitra· चैत्र
Paksha
Krishna Paksha
Ritu (Season)
Vasanta· वसंत
Ayana
Uttarayana· उत्तरायण

Vishu (Kerala New Year) / Poila Boishakh— Public Holiday in India

Vishu / Poila Boishakh

Kerala, West Bengal

Festivals & Observances

Activity Recommendations

Good For

  • + Daily Puja
  • + Special Rituals
  • + Donations
  • + Fasting

Avoid

  • - Griha Pravesh
  • - Property Purchase
  • - Foundation Laying
  • - Moving/Relocation
  • - General auspicious activities
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Day Duration: | Night Duration: | Location: Kolkata (22.56°N, 88.36°E) | Timezone: Asia/Kolkata | Ayanamsa: Lahiri

Kolkata, India
Panchang

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Chaitra · चैत्र • Krishna Paksha • VS 2083
☀ 5:16 AM
🌅 5:56 PM
Day: 12h 40m
★★★★★

Mixed

मिश्रित

Passionate, desiring (Shukla) or fierce, destructive of desires (Krishna).

Tithi
Trayodashi
त्रयोदशी
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada
पूर्वभाद्रपदा
Yoga
Brahma
ब्रह्म
Karana
Kimstughna
किंस्तुघ्न

Upcoming Festival

Chaitra Navratri Beginsin 3 days

चैत्र नवरात्रि आरंभ

Gudi Padwa — 3dHindu Nav Varsh — 3dUgadi — 3dAkshaya Tritiya — 5d

🎊Festivals & Events

Celebrations around this date

Vishu (Kerala New Year) / Poila Boishakh— Public Holiday in India

Vishu / Poila Boishakh

state
🔄
Pradosh Vrat
प्रदोष व्रत
Evening fast for Lord Shiva
Apr 15
🔄
Masik Shivaratri
मासिक शिवरात्रि
Monthly Shivaratri
Apr 16
💡 Festival times may vary by region and tradition
BEST WINDOWS
Abhijit MuhurtaPeak
11:12 AM – 12:00 PM
Amrit KaalNectar
8:16 AM – 9:04 AM
Vijaya MuhurtaVictory
1:36 PM – 2:18 PM
Godhuli MuhurtaTwilight
5:32 PM – 6:20 PM
AVOID WINDOWS
Rahu KaalHigh
11:36 AM – 1:11 PM
Yama GhantaHigh
6:51 AM – 8:26 AM
Gulika KaalMedium
10:01 AM – 11:36 AM
Varjyam 1Avoid
9:16 PM – 10:28 PM
Varjyam 2Avoid
9:16 AM – 10:28 AM

Day Rhythm

24-hour energy flow • Sunrise to Sunrise • Static view • Hover/tap for details

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Muhurta
Rahu
Yama
Gulika
Choghadiya
Kala6:51
Shub8:26
Roga10:01
Udve11:36
Udve1:11
Char2:46
Labh4:21
Amri5:56
Am7:21
Ch8:46
Ro10:11
Ka11:36
La1:01
Ud2:26
Sh3:51
Sh
Hora
☽6:20
♄7:23
♃8:26
♂9:30
☉10:33
♀11:36
☿12:40
☽1:43
♄2:46
♃3:50
♂4:53
☉5:56
6:53
7:50
8:46
9:43
10:40
11:36
12:33
1:30
2:26
3:23
4:20
Vedic Transitions
Tithi
Trayodashi5:06
Chaturdashi
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada11:03
Uttara Bhadrapada
Yoga
Brahma8:26
Indra
Karana
Bava5:06
Balava11:11
Kaulava
Excellent
Good
Neutral
Avoid
Auspicious
Inauspicious

What To Do

Quick scan — see Classical Vedic Intelligence below for the full picture

✅ Favorable
Daily Puja
Special Rituals
Donations
Fasting
Romance and love matters (Shukla Paksha)
Fulfilling desires (Shukla Paksha)
Pradosh Vrat (both pakshas)
⚠️ Caution
Suppressing legitimate desires (Shukla)
Indulging in wrong desires (Krishna)
Ascetic practices when love is needed
❌ Avoid
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying
Moving/Relocation
General auspicious activities
📖

Trayodashi Tithi (त्रयोदशी)

Krishna Paksha

Thirteenth lunar day - associated with Kamadeva (god of desire) and material fulfillment. Brings passion, enjoyment, and worldly pleasures. Shukla Trayodashi is Pradosh Vrat day - evening worship of Lord Shiva is highly meritorious. Good for romantic matters, luxury purchases, artistic pursuits, and enjoyment. Krishna Trayodashi is Dhanteras (before Diwali) - excellent for purchasing gold and metals. Favorable for social events and celebrations. Avoid ascetic practices and harsh austerities - this is a day for embracing life's pleasures appropriately.

Highly Favorable
•Romance
•Luxury purchases
•Enjoyment
•Shiva worship (Pradosh)
Best Avoided
•Ascetic practices
•Harsh austerities
•Renunciation
📚 Source: Shiva Purana, Muhurta Chintamani; Pradosh Vrat Katha; Dhanteras traditions (Kartik Krishna Trayodashi)
⭐

Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra (पूर्वभाद्रपदा)

Lord: jupiter • Deity: Aja Ekapada

Ruled by Jupiter, deity Aja Ekapada (one-footed goat). Intense and transformative. Good for spiritual practices and facing difficulties. Requires caution for worldly matters.

Highly Favorable
•Spiritual transformation
•Facing difficulties
Best Avoided
•Material pleasures
•Joyful events
📚 Source: Brihat Samhita

These interpretations combine classical Vedic texts with modern astronomical precision. For personalized guidance considering your birth chart, consult an experienced Jyotish practitioner.

Activity Recommendations for This Day

Intelligently merged from Tithi wisdom + Nakshatra qualities + Yoga strength

Highly Favorable

10 activities
Romance
Luxury purchases
Enjoyment
Shiva worship (Pradosh)
Arts and entertainment
Social gatherings
Purchasing gold (Dhanteras)
Celebrations
Spiritual transformation
Facing difficulties

Proceed With Caution

0 activities

No major cautions today

Not Recommended

8 activities
Ascetic practices
Harsh austerities
Renunciation
Material pleasures
Joyful events
Griha Pravesh
Property Purchase
Foundation Laying

Activity recommendations intelligently merge classical Tithi wisdom, Nakshatra qualities, current Yoga strength, and astronomical precision for accurate guidance.

Deep Reference

☀ Celestial Timings

🌅
Sunrise
5:16 AM
🌇
Sunset
5:56 PM
🌕
Moonrise
3:33 AM
🌙
Moonset
3:52 PM
☀
Madhyahna
11:36 AM
🕐
Day Length
12h 40m

🌍 Cosmic Context

Moon Sign
Kumbha
कुंभ
Sun Sign
Mesha
मेष
Season
Spring
Vasanta
Ayana
Uttarayana
उत्तरायण
Month
Chaitra
चैत्र
Samvat
2083
Shaka 1948

⚡ Varjyam, Dur Muhurtam & Nishita

Varjyam
9:16 PM – 10:28 PM
9:16 AM – 10:28 AM
Highly inauspicious
Dur Muhurtam
10:16 AM – 11:04 AM
11:04 AM – 11:52 AM
Unfavorable moments
Nishita Muhurta
11:36 PM – 12:24 AM
Midnight auspicious
🕉️
Brahma Muhurta
3:40 AM – 4:28 AM
Most sacred time for meditation & prayer • ~48 min before sunrise

Calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy • Lahiri Ayanamsa • Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika

ℹ️

All timings calculated using authentic Vedic astronomy principles with precise solar/lunar positions for Kolkata.

Classical texts: BPHS, Muhurta Chintamani, Phaladeepika | Lahiri Ayanamsa | Calculated: 14 Mar 2026, 10:50:18 am | 22.5626°N, 88.3630°E

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